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The grandparent mentioned $.07 per 1000 searches, not per search. I think that brings the figure down to something pretty reasonable. ($151 million.)

$140 million on search? I haven't a clue if that is high or low. Seems low if the company's total expenses were $20 billion.

The distinction here is that's for hardware cost only. I imagine salary costs are much higher.

Ah I knew I was missing something there. Thanks.